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Word Counter

Type or paste your text to get an instant word count, character count, reading time, and more.

Words

Characters

Chars (no spaces)

Sentences

0 min

Reading time

Paragraphs

Unique words

Avg word length

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Longest word

Top Keywords

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How to use this tool

1 Type or paste your text into the input area.
2 The word count, character count, sentence count, and estimated reading time update in real time.
3 Use the statistics to meet a specific word count requirement or reading time target.
4 Clear the input and paste new text to count another document.

Frequently asked questions

How is reading time calculated?

Based on an average adult reading speed of approximately 200-250 words per minute. Actual reading time varies by text complexity and reader familiarity with the topic.

Are spaces counted in character count?

Most tools offer both: characters with spaces and characters without spaces. Check which count is required for your purpose (social platforms typically count with spaces).

What counts as a word?

A sequence of characters separated by whitespace. Hyphenated words like well-being count as one word in most counters.

How many words should a blog post have?

Long-form posts of 1500-2500 words tend to rank better in search engines for competitive keywords. For simpler informational pages, 500-1000 words is often sufficient.